Series synopsis
Critical is a British sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure comedy drama television series that premiered on Sky One on February 24, 2015. It ended on May 19, 2015. It was created by Jed Mercurio. It stars Lennie James, Catherine Walker, Kimberley Nixon and Neve McIntosh.
The Major Trauma Centre is a state-of-the-art unit which treats only the most gravely ill or seriously injured. Whether that patient lives or dies is determined by knife-edge decisions and procedures, but can the diverse team of medical professionals knit together and rise to the challenge? Our team hold a life in their hands but in every case they face the agonisingly real fear that it could slip through their fingers.
Premise
The Major Trauma Centre is a state-of-the-art unit which treats only the most gravely ill or seriously injured. Whether that patient lives or dies is determined by knife-edge decisions and procedures, but can the diverse team of medical professionals knit together and rise to the challenge? Our team hold a life in their hands but in every case they face the agonisingly real fear that it could slip through their fingers.
Premise: Is it Thursday yet?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lennie James as Mr. Glen Boyle
- Catherine Walker as Ms. Fiona Lomas
- Kimberley Nixon as Dr. Harry Bennett-Edwardes
- Neve McIntosh as Mrs. Nicola Hicklin
- Prasanna Puwanarajah as Dr. Ramakrishna Chandramohan
- John Macmillan as Staff Nurse Justin Costello
- Danny Kirrane as Billy Finlay ODP
- Claire Skinner as Mrs. Lorraine Rappaport
Supporting cast
- Mali Harries as Sister Nerys Merrick
- Emma Fryer as Mrs. Rebecca Osgood
- Paul Bazely as Giles Dhillon
- Ellen Thomas as Sister Constance Campbell
- Fraser Ayres as Haematology Porter
- Ayesha Dharker as Mrs. Alice Murkherjee
- Celia Robertson as Lt. Col. Byrant
- Hussain Manawer as Patient
- Peter Sullivan as Dr. Clive Archerfield
- Juliet Oldfield as Shelley Imms
- Jack Fortune as Mr. Robert Street
- Oliver Maltman as Dr. Dominic Busby
Guest cast
- Claire Skinner as Mrs. Lorraine Rappaport
- Mali Harries as Sister Nerys Merrick
- Emma Fryer as Mrs. Rebecca Osgood
- Paul Bazely as Giles Dhillon
- Ellen Thomas as Sister Constance Campbell
- Fraser Ayres as Haematology Porter
- Ayesha Dharker as Mrs. Alice Murkherjee
- Celia Robertson as Lt. Col. Byrant
- Hussain Manawer as Patient
- Peter Sullivan as Dr. Clive Archerfield
- Juliet Oldfield as Shelley Imms
- Jack Fortune as Mr. Robert Street
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 527 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 220 | September 15, 2014 | July 14, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 13 | February 24, 2015 | October 12, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 141 | January 11, 2018 | June 3, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 121 | October 21, 2021 | February 6, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 32 | October 2, 2025 | August 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dungeons & Dragons: Vox Style Here is the Roleplaying group for the campaign I've been running for nearly two years, consisting of some wonderfully talented folks whom I consider dear friends (and GREAT players)! |
September 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
Critical Role Panel: How to Score A Massive Hit Critical Role Live at Comic-Con 2015 |
July 9, 2015 |
| 3 |
Critical Role: Critical Trolls for Extra Life! Critical Rejects (affectionately titled "Critical Trolls" by our fans) featuring "Vox Moronica's" Salty Pete, Snugglelord, Ulfgar Fireforge, and a few of the Critical Role regulars. |
October 3, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Retribution of Outraged Nature The team have to work around the clock inside a state-of-the-art Major Trauma Centre. |
February 24, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Art of Medicine Time is running out as the team treat a woman who has suffered a horrific fall. Amid all the action, Fiona tries to adapt to working with her ex, Glen. |
March 3, 2015 |
| 3 |
Lock Arms and Block Cemetries Emotions run high when the team fight to revive a cyclist involved in a serious collision. Glen makes a bold decision, but will it be enough? |
March 10, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curious Beginnings In Wildemount, seven adventurers coalesce in a tavern before finding themselves drawn to a mysterious circus. |
January 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
A Show of Scrutiny The newly formed party delves into their own investigation of the events at the carnival, while still wondering if they can trust the company they've found themselves in. |
January 18, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Midnight Chase The party searches for the devil toad in an attempt to clear their name, finding themselves on a haunted island in the middle of the Ustaloch. |
January 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Draw of Destiny Disparate souls collide in the mountain spires of Jrusar when three different groups of adventurers meet during a battle against an unusual array of enemies... |
October 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
Trial by Firelight The three groups of adventurers slowly begin to form a cohesive unit as a tentative alliance is forged with the vigilant and mysterious Lord Eshteross... |
October 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Trail and the Toll While investigating a series of thefts at the behest of their potential patron, the group stumbles onto something much more dangerous than they anticipated, with lasting consequences... |
November 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fall of Thjazi Fang A politically suspicious execution brings the friends, family, and enemies of noted war hero Thjazi Fang to the city of Dol-Makjar to celebrate a life well-adventured… |
October 2, 2025 |
| 2 |
Broken Wing The loved ones of Thjazi Fang must contend with the ramifications of his past plots and schemes still reverberating across Dol-Makjar and their own lives… |
October 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Snipping of Shears With the true source of the Candescent Creed's magic revealed and the search for Occtis pressing in from all sides, lines of trust must quickly be drawn amongst the allies… |
October 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2015 |
| Last aired | May 19, 2015 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |